Prevention & Developmental Diagnosis
Preventive diagnostics and treatment in dentistry is imperative to prolonged oral health. In short, if you want to keep a strong, healthy smile throughout your life, you must maintain it properly. Regular, thorough checkups and cleanings are the best place to begin.
When you visit Precision Comfort Dentistry for preventive dental care and maintenance, Dr. Burch and his team will take time to talk with you about your former dental experiences, as well as your current concerns, pain, and goals. He'll leverage the latest diagnostic technology during your comprehensive oral exam. This will include intraoral photos, digital X-rays, and neuromuscular dental analysis. Our DIAGNOdent cavity detection laser can locate areas of demineralization on teeth, which is the precursor to decay. With ViziLite, we can see oral cancer cells before they surface, which increases the potential for effective treatment.
Dr. Burch will analyze your TMJ joints, occlusion, and oral function to determine underlying causes of symptoms like headaches, tooth wear, and facial pain. Once he has investigated your records, he will discuss his findings and show you digital images as he explains your situation. Then, in conjunction with you, he’ll develop a treatment plan for your total oral comfort, health, and beauty.
During your intitial phase of treatment, you’ll also meet with our hygienist for further periodontal diagnosis and treatment. She will remove sticky plaque, hardened tartar, and decaying food particles from your teeth. This will reduce the bad bacteria in your mouth and could improve your breath. Plaque and tartar build up continually, contributing to gum disease. Customized intervals will be determined for dental health maintenance that is imperative to your oral health. If you show signs of gum disease, the hygienist will discuss a deep cleaning and maintenance program to reverse the condition and restore healthy gums. Your gums provide the support system for your teeth, so they are integral to a healthy smile. Furthermore, gum disease can increase your risk for heart attacks, stroke, diabetes complications, low-weight births, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other serious conditions.
Your checkup and cleaning visits may include:
- Bone Level Analysis
- Custom Homecare Program
- Dental Sealants
- DIAGNOdent Laser Cavity Detection
- Fluoride Supplements
- Neutraceutical Supplements
- Preventive Resins
- Prophylaxis/Hygiene
- Sedation & Vustomized Comfort Measures
- Superb Maintenance of Your Periodontal Health
- ViziLite Oral Cancer Screening
On an even more serious note, Joey Burch explained development diagnosis in our radio broadcast:
What you don't know about developmental diagnosis could set your child up for a lifetime of compromise...compromised breathing, as well as intellectual and athletic function. Eventually, this could lead to cardiac problems or premature death. Understanding the benefits of neuromuscular dentistry could literally change the inevitable course of life events. A child with allergies usually has tonsils and adenoids that will block the airway. The force of the tongue starts to create destructive forces that, when added to the difficulty in breathing, starts to deform the mouth. The palate gets pushed up and the forces cause narrowing of the arches. The eruption pattern becomes disturbed, and teeth grow in crooked. The nose gets bigger, and the jaw looks under developed. The spine becomes misshapen, and the whole postural integrity loses strength and stability. Now your once beautiful child lives with the consequences of possible facial deformity and self-esteem issues. It doesn't matter if you have a child or you are an adult with these issues. It's not too late to be treated. No matter your age, the answer is to find a Master dentist who is both neuromuscularly and orthodontically trained.
For more information, visit our Radio page, and choose "Development of Neuromuscular Principles."
Discover a new age in dental science and a new perspective on dental visits. At Precision Comfort Dentistry, technology and compassion blend to provide an excellent experience and based on optimal comfort, longevity, and function. Call to reserve your consultation with Dr. Stephen Burch. Located in McLean, our dental office serves patients from Arlington, Bethesda, and surrounding areas – and we would be honored to give your smile a bright future.